News from Sundargarh

Liza Majhi, a tribal girl from Bamra in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, has secured admission to Sundargarh medical college after clearing NEET. Despite economic hardship, she excelled academically, becoming a beacon of hope for rural and underprivileged students. Her journey from a residential school to a medical college showcases the transformative power of education and family support.

A postmaster has been arrested on charges of embezzling lakhs of rupees belonging to depositors at the Andhari branch post office under Biramitrapur police limits in Sundargarh district on Saturday.

Odisha Forest Department intensifies monitoring in Sundargarh after a tiger was spotted near Lefripara, suspected to have come from Chhattisgarh. Trap cameras installed to track the animal.

Employees at Bonai cooperative bank in Sundargarh, Odisha, face hazardous working conditions under a dilapidated building with falling plaster and exposed wiring, despite funds being sanctioned for repairs. Bank employees are reportedly working beneath polythene sheets as a temporary shield against leaks and debris. The ceiling fans, some barely hanging on, pose a serious risk of falling without warning.

A 16-year-old girl in Sundargarh district was allegedly raped by a youth under the pretext of marriage, leading to pregnancy. Following the ordeal, the victim’s family lodged a complaint at Hatibari Police Station. The police have detained the accused and are currently interrogating him. Further legal steps will follow after the investigation concludes.

A massive cobra was rescued after being trapped under a dumper truck's tyre near NH-143 in Bonai, Sundargarh district, following hours of effort by the local Snake Helpline team.

Despite government spending, malnutrition persists in Odisha's Koida block, Sundargarh, with 231 children affected. Officials promise action against negligence.

AYUSH doctor Dr. Salila Panda found dead under suspicious circumstances at Runagaon PHC in Sundargarh. Initial reports suggest sleeping pills overdose; husband files complaint. Police await post-mortem.

Vibhor Steel Tubes Ltd commissions a Rs 120 crore specialized steel product manufacturing plant in Sundargarh, Odisha, enhancing its production capacity to 3.77 LTPA and supporting infrastructure projects.

Sunita Biswal, daughter of former Odisha chief minister Hemananda Biswal, joins Congress, accusing BJD of false women empowerment narrative and sidelining female voices. Sunita accused the Opposition party of projecting a misleading image of women. BJD's ‘Mahila Samman’ is purely superficial, she alleged.

Sunita Biswal, daughter of former Odisha CM Hemananda Biswal, resigned from BJD citing personal reasons, impacting the party's tribal vote base in western Odisha. Sunita was prominently featured in the 2019 General Elections as the BJD candidate for the Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat, although she did not win. Her candidature was seen as a strategic alliance move by the party.

Upon receiving the alert, a team from the Forest Department rushed to the spot and initiated the rescue process. With the help of a JCB machine, they began carefully digging around the well to create a passage for the elephant.

Incessant rain triggered a landslide in Sundargarh's Koida mining region, disrupting NH-520 traffic, crucial for the mining economy. This particular stretch of highway is often referred to as the lifeline of the region due to its significance in transporting minerals and supplies. Of particular concern is a developing crack in the guard wall at Chunaghati on the highway.

According to local sources, both individuals were bitten by snakes in their respective villages under Bonai block in unrelated incidents. They were immediately rushed to Bonai Hospital after their condition turned critical.

The Odisha Vigilance SIT's investigation into the Sundargarh mining scam, involving over Rs 37 crore, has expanded to 12 more locations in Koida, uncovering illegal manganese and iron ore extraction by criminal syndicates. In the first two days of the operation, the SIT team conducted raids across approximately 32 different locations.